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Rice dumplings will cost more as price of glutinous rice climbs By Hoe Yeen Nie/ Chua Su Sien, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 09 April 2008 2312 hrs Photos 1 of 1 Rice dumplings Related Videos Rice dumplings will cost more as price of glutinous rice climbs SINGAPORE: With the Dragon Boat Festival coming up in June, the traditional rice dumplings will be costlier this year. That is because the price of glutinous rice, the main ingredient in the dumplings, has gone up by 15 per cent in the past three weeks. Other ingredients have also become more expensive, pushing up overall costs by as much as 60 per cent compared to the same period in 2007. Helen Lim, owner of rice dumpling shop Kim Choo Kueh Chang, said: "If prices continue to rise, we won't be able to take it. Prices of ingredients have also gone up - such as sugar." Some suppliers said exporters are holding back their stock of the sticky grain because they prefer to trade in the more lucrative white rice instead. The price of white rice has reached record highs in recent weeks. Some importers said they will not raise their stocks of premium grade rice by too much because they do want to store them for too long - as these are often sold as soon as they reach Singapore shores to ensure quality. Importers said that imported rice can last up to three years given the right storage facilities. But in homes, the shelf-life of the grain is much shorter because the heat and humidity can ruin its quality. Lim Ek Kwong, Operations Manager of rice company See Hoy Chan, said: "For example, you cannot keep your rice under the sink and near to the cooking places. Try not to store your rice in the storeroom because (there is) no ventilation." One lady said: "We can't keep the rice for too long because after three months, the insects (will appear) and it's going to spoil, and it's a waste of money also." "I think they're overreacting don't you think? Because a lot of assurances have been given out so there
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March 27, 2008 In a car crash? New one-stop service will mean insurer does all paperwork and even gets tow truck for you By Christopher Tan NO MORE forms to fill at the roadside. No more queueing at inspection centres. And no more hunting for workshops which are willing to make third-party claims for you. All you need to do the next time you are in a motor accident is to call your insurer. It will do the rest for you, including sending a surveyor and, if needed, a tow truck - plus supplying a replacement vehicle where feasible. The General Insurance Association (GIA) said yesterday that its 29 member companies expect to launch the 'one-stop' service in May. The move is being introduced in another bid by the association to control motor insurance losses, which hit a five-year high of $103.2 million last year - a big jump over the $625,000 in 2006. Previous efforts included setting up independent damage assessment centres and requiring motorists to fill accident statements at the site of accidents. GIA president Derek Teo said yesterday that the losses can be attributed partly to motorists sending their accident-damaged vehicles straight to workshops - a practice that has often made it difficult for insurers to survey the damage until much later. This, said Mr Teo, has led to contentious claims and litigation which drive costs up unnecessarily. To prevent this, motorists will be required to inform their insurers of an accident within 24 hours in order to enjoy the one-stop service. 'If they do not, they will be in breach of an agreement and risk not being covered,' Mr Teo said at the association's 41st annual general meeting luncheon. He added that 'the new scheme is intended to be less painful for everyone'. He also said that insurers would have little or no reason to raise premiums if the scheme was successful in containing costs. It gives motorists several incentives to comply with the 24-hour notification rule. For starters, drivers need no longer struggle to complete the lengthy Singapore Accident Statement at the accident site. The form was introduced in 2004 as an attempt to establish unbiased facts of an accident. However, many motorists find the four-page document unwieldy, and fewer than 10 per cent of those in crashes were found to have completed it. Motorists also need not send their cars to an Independent Damage Assessment Centre (Idac), thus shortening the process of filing a claim and getting their cars repaired. Although the GIA did not say so, the new initiative is likely to result in the dismantling of the six-year-old Idac scheme, and would remove another cost layer. NTUC Income, Idac's strongest supporter - it once said it would carry on with the plan alone if it had to - could not be reached for comment yesterday. The GIA also said yesterday that it would look into why the number of accident reports had risen to 151,583 last year - the highest in five years. But it reckoned that the greater use of commercial vehicles on the back of the economic boom, a larger number of foreigners who are unfamiliar with Singapore roads and worsening traffic congestion were 'logical reasons' for the trend. Motorists welcomed the one-stop move. Housewife Beverly Wong, 38, said: 'It sounds pretty cool. It will save a lot of hassle. I remember going to Idac once and had to queue for a long time.' Shouldn't extra loading be applied for the above two cases rather than across the board??? -
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http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2BNews/...ory_183335.html Three lawyers suspended for touting after sting operation They were found guilty of offering incentives to a 'housing agent' for property deals' referrals By Selina Lum THREE lawyers who offered incentives to a 'housing agent' for referring property deals to them were suspended from practice for between nine and 15 months on Tuesday. In handing down the penalties to Mrs Phyllis Fong, Ms Lilian Bay and Mr James Liew, the Court of Three Judges - the highest body that decides on disciplinary cases against lawyers - roundly rejected their arguments of entrapment. They were each found guilty by separate disciplinary committees of touting for conveyancing work. Such touting, which involves paying a fee to a real estate agent for referring a client, amounts to misconduct under the Legal Profession Act. The bulk of the evidence against them was obtained by the same part-time private investigator by the name of Jenny Lee. Ms Lee was hired by a PI agency, which in turn was instructed by a group of unidentified lawyers, to carry out a sting operation against fellow law firms, for motives still unclear. Posing as a real estate agent, Ms Lee went to different law firms to obtain evidence that lawyers there were promising rewards for referring legal work to them. Several lawyers were caught in the act - their meetings were secretly recorded by Ms Lee, who then complained to the Law Society. The first lawyer brought before the court was Mr Dave Tan, who pleaded guilty and was suspended for six months last November. Other lawyers, including Mrs Fong, Mr Liew and Ms Bay, fought back. Represented by different counsel, they mounted various arguments. The common defence was that the evidence obtained by Ms Lee should not have been admitted against them. They argued that this was because such evidence was obtained by way of entrapment, which amounted to an abuse of the disciplinary process. They also argued that the identity of the lawyers who had hired the PI should be disclosed. However, these arguments were rejected by by the court, headed by Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong, which issued three separate judgments totalling 144 pages. The Court held that entrapment evidence is admissible under Singapore law, whether done by law enforcement officers or by lawyers for the purpose of bringing disciplinary proceedings against errant lawyers. The court also ruled that the entrapment evidence could not be described as an abuse of process if the prosecution was commenced for the purpose of ascertaining whether an accused person was guilty of the offences for which he or she was charged. In Mrs Fong's case, the lawyer of 29 years' standing had offered a $200 shopping voucher to private investigator Jenny Lee in return for bringing her business. Ms Lee had posed as an estate agent and had offered her a conveyancing deal involving a house in Lengkok Mariam. She also recorded their conversation and secretly videotaped their meeting in March 2004. The deal was subsequently aborted, but Ms Lee followed up with a complaint. In its judgment in Phyllis Tan's case, the Court held that entrapment evidence is admissible under Singapore law. Excluding it would be inconsistent with the terms of the Evidence Act, it ruled.
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Car or re-sellers will definitely disagree with me. Even if there would be less cars scrapped and less COE made availiable in coming months till the end of yr 2008, the cost of COE will fall to a extent that will reflect on the heat the economy is facing. Most ppl ( except the filthy rich ) will feel the heat from inflation and the usage cost of car ownership. The constant congestion ( will be worse in the coming year) make using a car for transport during peak hours less of a daily attraction but rather a fustration. With fuel price soaring and the cost of living hitting just as hard, most ppl will cut back on their plans to even own that dream car. For those who fall back on cabs, they will find that cost for this will be rising quickly too. The ultimately test will eventually be the question consumers will need to ask themselves before taking the plunge to buy that car... CAN I really afford it with the cost of all other more urgent needs rising so quickly?
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Singapore minister urges public not to give money to beggars Oct 23, 2007, 12:44 GMT Singapore - A minister urged the public Tuesday to do their part in curtailing begging in Singapore by refraining from giving money to those pleading for funds. Describing begging as an 'anti-social and illegal act,' Minister of State for Community Development Yu-Foo Yee Shoon said complying with beggars' appeals deepens their sense of dependency and loss of dignity. It also encourages unscrupulous people to take advantage of public generosity, Yu-Foo said. In 2006, there were 72 people apprehended, she said. Up until September this year, there were 68, 59 per cent of whom were foreigners, she told parliament. Those from other countries were referred to immigration and police for repatriation, Yu-Foo said. Of the rest who were Singaporeans, 16 per cent were referred back to their families. The 17 per cent who were homeless were sent to facilities for the destitute. There is enough assistance and support to help the destitute, Yu- Foo said. 'Nobody needs to beg' in Singapore, one of Asia's most affluent countries. http://news.monstersandcritics.com/a...ney_to_beggars yup... she said alright.. no begging, not even on tv shows. no $$$ for them. sorry u peasants. begging is degrading. even if it coemswith a 1900 number. oh wait, i found a begger.. http://www.mica.gov.sg/pressroom/press_010419.htm
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Sometimes, it takes 11 police officers to ponder over why people steal all 4 tyres..................... (Answer coming soon...........) [:p] in my next reply.
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Today New Paper headlines read : "Booked for parking in front of own house" - Katong man takes fight to court and loses. A private house owner along Marshall Rd received a summon of $50/- for parking right infront of his own house gate. He wrote a letter of appeal to URA thinking that they had made a mistake. URA reject his appeal and followed by 7 letters of appeal to URA. During this time, another summon of $50/- received for same offence of parking infront of his house. So instead of paying for the summons, he decided to take his fight to court. Last Tuesday, the owner lost his cases and was fined $700/- each for the 2 charges for not parking his car in a parking lot. On top of that, the owner chalked up a legal fee of $8000/- and had to take leave to attend the trial. Total cost for all the hassel is about $10,000/- for a $100/- fine. So beware for those who stays in private properties with car pouch inside your house. You have to park your vehicle inside your compound or risk fine from URA. This road (Marshall Road) was gazetted as one of the problem spot for illegal parking and even with the owner vehicle does not cause any obstruction or parking against a double yellow lines, URA can still fine you for illegal parking. With this case won by URA, you can expect them to take this as a preceding cases for future reference. -
Taken off ST Forum, 19th Sep 2007 Company claims no negligence in not securing COE for customer ON AUG 16, I went to Borneo Motors to book a Toyota Vios. The sales personnel had explained that as the COE quota was expected to be reduced significantly, COE prices would move up soon. He, therefore, strongly advised me to pay a higher price to go for the 'guaranteed COE', so as to have a better chance of securing a bid. The sales personnel had explained that, despite the higher price that I would have to pay, I would be able to get a refund for the difference should the COE price go below $15,000. Acting on his advice, I placed a booking that day. He had also confirmed that I would be able to collect the car around end-August. As it turned out, the COE dropped by almost $9,000 in the bidding exercise on Aug 22. Following the drop in COE price, the price for the car also went down by $4,000. Since the company had expected an increase in COE price, and that the salesperson had also promised that the car could be delivered by end-August, it should be reasonable to expect that the company would have submitted a bid for the COE on Aug 22. Unfortunately, the company did not do so. The company's sales manager argued that the company was not negligent not to have procured the COE for me, 'as their obligation is to secure a COE for me within three bids and not one'. Regrettably, not only did the company fail to secure the cheap COE, it also refused to allow me to enjoy the lower car price now offered to other customers. I have decided not to pursue further business transaction with the company. Despite the company's failure to secure the cheaper COE, I understand my booking fee would be confiscated by the company as well. Chen Yu-Shen Seems like they dun really care
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What a joke. Received a letter from HDB informing of a summon that was issued to me on 27th August. The offence: Parking without displaying valid parking coupon(s) or displaying insufficient parking coupons. The time is 1035 and the location is Ubi Ave 1. The problem is I was in my office during that time, my car key was with me and my vehicle was not reported stolen. In fact, I saw my car in the office carpark lot when going to toilet. So WTH? How come I was issued a summon? Is it because the warden had a monthly quota to hit and therefore just key in any car licence plates that he saw? Guys, what should I do next? Is it possible to ask HDB to waive off the summon? Thanks. What a world class civil service.
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http://www.xxxxxxx.com/articles/article.p...pageid=1&view=1 For all you Lancer fanboys..here is the review..heh Be sure to go down to C&C to try the GT out for yourself..it really is a very different car, especially because it is now based on the Ang Moh Mitsubishi Outlander/Dodge Caliber platform.. I really think this car is great, compared to the Lancer GLX...good competition for the Civic 2.0 Si. anyone with the 2.0Si Manual Civic want to compare for my articles? it will be interesting to see the str8 line acceleration and cornering abilities of both!
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Not too sure if you have experienced it. I posted a normal class ad selling a set of rims taken off my new ride in a car enthusiast forum (no names/car make mentioned) and the very next day, I got a PM from the moderator giving me the price options. I mean, surely, there is a difference between an individual and a vendor!! To solicit 50 bucks for a one time ad was way too shocking for me! (call me el cheapo). I was duly informed that the advert will be deleted if no payment is made. What say u? I taught it is radical but kinda high handed.
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Hey bros out there.. was recommended by some bros to pump full tank VPOWER for my moms Cefiro. Today just went to pump petrol. Only managed to travel 350km before the needle dropped to the E mark. And ppumped in like 55 litres of Vpower... So it works out to be 6.7277.... I was like wtf? cause when Cefiro is on 98, the FC is 7.5.... 1) Is it cause the octane rating is higher thats why it burns faster? 2) Power is there and better, but, my mom complains that she is spending about 20 bucks more on Vpower, after discount was 94$ compared to 98, full tank about 70 plus... 3) could it be becos my mom dont drive much, last time pump petrol was about 2 weeks ago, thats why petrol evaporate? Would appreciate some advice and if really FC still 6.7 ard there, i think its better for us to go back down to 98 lor...
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6 adults include driver(65~70kg/person + 30kg stuffs) squeezed in my 5 seats sedan and carried them travel a quite long distance it is harmful for suspension? if catched by TP, what penalty?
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How come I see so many cars in the car wash when its drizzling..and its very obvious its going to rain heavily soon.. wouldnt it be a wasted effort?
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hi all, i wonder did u guys encounter the same problem, i've observed uneven wear at my front (left hand side) tyre even after i have done computer alignment, i wonder is it anything to do with the suspension or mechanics of the getz's front (left hand side) hence the uneven wear ? i observed the rest of the tyres look alright for the tyre wear but the front (left hand side) has much faster tyre wear
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Hi there I can feel the speed, even infront of my monitor. Wonder what car he is driving. I think is a 6 speed manuel. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/120030/going_300mph/ http://www.metacafe.com/watch/72274/death_zone/ Feel the SPEED.
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i have a problem here.. just now drove to pick eldest bro up from work at Ghim Moh.. i live in Bt Batok.. the distance is around 8km.. here is how it went.. i started the engine cold.. it is in the "C" region.. so i just slowly drove, i noticed that i cannot bring the Tachometer up to 3/4, just slightly more than 1/2 after flooring.. i thought it could be becos of the cold engine.. when i reached ghim moh, around 20mins later.. the engine is in the normal position, which is in the centre for my case.. so i tried to floor it.. again, it is still slightly more than 1/2 of the tacho.. what could be wrong?? anyway, today dad just got the brakes done.. is it becos of the brakes that stop it from going higher up?? i am pretty concerned about this.. becos gear shifting is very much affected.. the gears are too wide apart, so not hitting the right RPM to shift will have difficulties in picking up as dad needs to ferry some stuffs for work at the back.. thank u all for ur help.. -
From a letter to CAR magazine May 2006: "I was reminded of what happened a few years back when a pal ordered a (then) new S500 with full AMG bodykit. The dealer said he would fly him and his wife to collect it from Germany. She wasn't interested so I went instead. Our tour of the plant included the veneering studio, where I picked up an obviously plastic bit of 'wood' trim, but on turni it was actually made of wood. Amazed, I called my pal over and asked him what he thought it was made of. At this point one of the German workers looked up and said: 'You are right, Mercedes-Benz has the technology to make real wood look exactly like plastic.' He then returned to his work without so much as a grin."
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More Alfa Romeo Brera pictures. This time more "candid" shots lah. Finally of the engine bay and more of interior too. Plus a blue colour one somemore. Anyway, plans for making a GTA version of the Alfa Romeo Brera have been revealed (though not confirmed). The Alfa Romeo Brera GTA will be a 3.2litre too, but one that pushes out a peak of 405bhp. What a monster. Hope they go through with that. 'nuff talk. Now for the visual stuff: Who would like to get their hands on one? I know i do. Hmmm. SHOULD arrive in singapore by end 2006. Maybe even mid-2006. Who knows. Another piece of good news is that the Maserati-AlfaRomeo alliance is now in force. Although they are both still under Fiat (together with Ferrari), but Maserati would share their performance engineering and all the other crap with Alfa Romeo (Maserati was previously aligned with Ferrari). So hopefully this'll improve Alfa's performance and allow for even greater driving experience.
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Hi guys... Is there a way to determine the exact time for breakeven of a loan? I want to see if I can break-even in 5 years before the PARF goes downhill
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http://streams.planet.nl/cgi-bin/reflector...&stream=013.wmv shame on all the young men
